Hedysarum marilandicum Linnaeus, Species Plantarum 2: 748. 1753.

"Habitat in Carolina, Virginia." RCN: 5516.

Lectotype (Reveal & al. in Huntia 7: 224. 1987): Clayton 516, Herb. Linn. No. 921.35 (LINN; iso- BM) .

Current name: Desmodium marilandicum (L.) DC. ( Fabaceae: Faboideae).